Pentagon backs upgraded combat ship, securing Austal shipbuilding jobs in Mobile
Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel endorsed an upgraded littoral combat ship design, ensuring continued production at Mobile's Austal USA, the county's largest employer.
Mobile prosecutors won’t seek death penalty in Latimer Lane home-invasion killing
The Mobile County District Attorney's Office decided against seeking the death penalty for a man charged with capital murder in a deadly Mobile home invasion.
Mobile Police Find No Evidence After Report of Shots Fired at Movie Theater
Mobile police investigated a report of gunfire at a Government Boulevard movie theater but found no injuries or evidence of shots fired.
Baker High School Earns Spot in Elite AP Capstone Program
Mobile's Baker High School has been invited into the College Board's AP Capstone program, joining a small group of campuses statewide recognized for exam success.
Alanna Royale Brings ‘Achilles’ to Mobile After Vocal Injury
Alanna Quinn-Broadus has built Alanna Royale into one of the Southeast’s fastest-rising retro-soul acts, and the band was set to bring its latest release, ‘Achilles,’ to Mobile’s Oakleigh Garden District…
USA Campus Police Officer Fired After Pursuit Ends in Crash
A University of South Alabama police officer was terminated after a campus car chase involving a stolen vehicle ended in a crash near Westgate Road.
Mobile Police Warn of Crime Spike Near Murphy High School
Mobile police are asking residents near Murphy High School to stay alert after detectives noted a rise in burglaries and vehicle thefts this month.
Mobile Council Weighs ‘Ban the Box’ Resolution to Aid Job Seekers With Records
Mobile could become Alabama's first city to formally back 'Ban the Box,' removing criminal history questions from initial city job applications.
Mobile Council Backs ‘Ban the Box’ Resolution for Job Applications
Mobile's city council unanimously backed a resolution urging removal of criminal history questions from initial job applications countywide.
$220,000 Grant to Transform Three Mile Creek Area Near Tricentennial Park
A $220,000 private grant will fund new kayak access, expanded walking trails and cleanup work along Three Mile Creek near Mobile's Tricentennial Park.